By Beatrice Nakibuuka In Uganda and across Africa, hair is never just hair. It is culture, identity, beauty, confidence, and, for many women and men, […]
Category: Health
Sinuses: The hidden burden behind persistent colds
By Beatrice Nakibuuka In Uganda, many people often dismiss a stuffy or runny nose as a simple cold. Some rush to the pharmacy for antibiotics, […]
2. Hello doctor, what really causes fibroids? —Edinah
Explanation OriginThe exact cause of fibroids remains unknown. The initial trigger that causes abnormal and excessive growth of the uterine muscle cells has not been […]
Diabetes in Uganda: A silent epidemic we can prevent
By Beatrice Nakibuuka As the world prepares to mark World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2025, Uganda joins the global call to “Know Your Risk, […]
Uganda’s silent sight crisis: battling blindness in remote regions
By Beatrice Nakibuuka Gladys Atto, ophthalmologist, Moroto Regional Referral Hospital is the only ophthalmologist, covering all the nine districts of Karamoja with a population of […]
Malaria vaccine: New chapter in Uganda’s fight against the disease
By Beatrice Nakibuuka In April 2025, Uganda embarked on a groundbreaking health initiative by incorporating a four-dose malaria vaccine into its routine immunisation schedule. Aimed […]
Understanding Ectopic Complications
By Sandra K. Walugembe An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg implants outside the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tubes. This potentially life-threatening […]
Aging well in a changing world
By Beatrice Nakibuuka At 72, Mzee Kato of Mukono still rises with the sun to tend his coffee shamba. His back is slightly curved, his […]
How body cells keep us healthy
By Beatrice Nakibuuka The human body is an intricate and highly organized system composed of trillions of cells, each with a specific role in maintaining […]
The fight against genital mutilation in Uganda: progress, cultural influenceBy Beatrice Nakibuuka
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains a serious human rights violation in Uganda, despite significant efforts to eradicate the practice. The government, in collaboration with local […]